2008 News Releases About Hunting
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Dec. 23, 2008
- TPWD’s Top 10 Texas Conservation News Stories of 2008
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EDITORS NOTE: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format and provide a summary of the top news stories of 2008. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s online news archive. Please note that TPWD will not be distributing weekly news during the coming holidays. News distribution will resume during the first full week of January, 2009. Happy Holidays!
Dec. 18, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Sets Scoping Meeting To Air Grayson County Deer Issues
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been considering a proposal to open a general firearms deer season in Grayson County. - Suspect Arrested In Game Warden Dragging Case
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AUSTIN, Texas — At about 7 a.m. this morning, enforcement authorities arrested James William Woods, Jr., 23, of Newton County, and charged him with aggravated assault on a public servant, a first-degree felony, for allegedly dragging a game warden along the roadside Dec. 4 following a traffic stop in Southeast Texas.
Dec. 17, 2008
- Reward Now $3,000 For Suspect In Game Warden Dragging Incident
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AUSTIN, Texas — The reward has been increased to $3,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a fugitive who allegedly dragged a Texas game warden along the roadside Dec. 4 following a traffic stop in Southeast Texas.
Dec. 12, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Game Wardens Arrest Men for Illegal Deer Trapping, Sale [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- TPWD Sets Panhandle Pheasant Scoping Meetings [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Game warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Nov. 26, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Seeking Public Input on Possible Pheasant Season Changes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Deer Smugglers from Texas, Minnesota, Sentenced to Prison [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Nov. 10, 2008
Nov. 4, 2008
Nov. 3, 2008
- Wharton Co. Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Trial of Man Accused of Killing Game Warden [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Oct. 24, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Prospects Looking Good for Deer Season [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Deer Hunters Reminded of South Texas Fever Tick Quarantine [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Oct. 18, 2008
Oct. 17, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Projecting Average Quail Season [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- TPWD, Partners Expanding Bighorn Sheep Restoration Efforts [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Texas Master Naturalists to Receive President’s Service Award [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Memorial Fund Created for Fallen Game Warden George H. Whatley [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Hurst Murder Trial Begins Oct. 20 in Wharton [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Oct. 11, 2008
Oct. 10, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Texans Welcome the ‘Come-Back’ Cranes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Top Youth Shooters In Texas Compete In Annual Whiz-Bang [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- DNA Evidence Leads To Deer Poaching Conviction [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Oct. 2, 2008
Oct. 1, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Time Running Out to Enter Big Time Texas Hunts [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Texas Bighorn Sheep Numbers Continue to Climb [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Science/Ecosystem Focus Is Aim of New TPWD Deputy Director Position [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Young Hunters to Get First Shot During Special Hunting Seasons [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Sept. 22, 2008
Sept. 11, 2008
- TPWD Cancels Public Hunts Along Coast, In East Texas — 4:39 p.m. CDT [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Sept. 8, 2008
Sept. 4, 2008
Aug. 30, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Annual Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Set for Oct. 4-5 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Aug. 26, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- National Hunting and Fishing Day to be Celebrated Sept. 27 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Mentored Dove Hunting Workshop Sept. 19-20 at Justin Hurst WMA [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Bird Hunters Reminded to get HIP with Licenses [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Aug. 21, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Texas Waterfowl Seasons Finalized with No Changes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine to Reach 9,000 Schools [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Grants Awarded for Seven Texas Target Range Projects [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Aug. 19, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Texas Youth Super Shoot set for Sept. 6 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Pronghorn Decline Observed in Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Aug. 8, 2008
- Texas Keeps Hunter’s Choice, Proposing No Changes to Waterfowl Seasons [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
July 29, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Finalizes Dove, Teal Seasons [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- TPW Commission Slates Annual Public Hearing for Houston [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- TPWD Discounts Online Entries in Big Time Texas Hunts [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Texas Sporting Clays Association offers youth shoots [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
July 25, 2008
- Texas Game Wardens Head Home, State Parks Staff Work to Reopen Valley Parks [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
July 21, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Hunting Licenses Go On Sale August 15 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Hunter Education Classes Filling Up During Summer [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
July 8, 2008
July 1, 2008
June 30, 2008
- TPWD Wildlife Director Mike Berger Announces Retirement — Career Spans 4 Decades Involving Game, Nongame, Private Land Conservation [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
June 23, 2008
- Conservation License Plates Support Texas Wildlife, Parks, Fisheries — Motorists Encouraged to "Show What Drives You!" [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
June 17, 2008
June 9, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Research Documents Child-Nature Disconnect, Shows "Life’s Better Outside" [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
June 2, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Proposing Late Shift to South Zone Dove Season [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- TPWD Upland Game Bird Advisory Board Recognizes QU Support [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
May 23, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Mentored Hunts to Provide Opportunities for Newcomers [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- LAMPS Antlerless Deer Permit Applications Available [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Biggerstaff Named Southern States Boating Officer of the Year [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
May 19, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Free Web Service Connects Hunters With Places To Hunt [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Texas Youth Target Shooting Gala Event Set June 21 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Small Acreage Land Management Workshop Offered June 7 in Alpine [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
April 15, 2008
- Black Bears Are On The Move In Texas — Hunters Advised to ID Targets: That Hog Could Be A Bear [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
April 7, 2008
March 31, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPW Commission Adopts 2008-2009 Hunting/Fishing Regulations [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Fannin County Game Warden Honored by Conservation Group [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
March 21, 2008
March 17, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Projects Active Season for Spring Turkey Hunting [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Applications Being Taken for Game Warden Academy [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Texas Hunting Accidents Continue Decline In 2007 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
March 3, 2008
- Texas-National Archery in the Schools Program Instructor Course Offered in College Station [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Feb. 26, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Statewide Public Meeting Proposals Updated [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Hunting and Fishing a $14.4 Billion Industry in Texas [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Feb. 18, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPW Magazine Offers "50 Ways to Get Kids Hooked on the Outdoors" — Article Connects With Research Documenting Child-Nature Disconnect [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Feb. 4, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Free Web Service Offered to Landowners with Hunting Leases [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- McBride Named OGT Board Chairman [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
Jan. 30, 2008
Jan. 22, 2008
Jan. 14, 2008 — Bundled Plain Text
- Cooperative Stewardship Is Focus of TOWMA Conference Feb. 1-2 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
- Conservation Careers Await at Texas Parks & Wildlife Department [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
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